THE DELICATE ARCH, THE BEST/ BEAUTIFUL STONE ARCH IN THIS WORLD

[surapon]

Dear friends.
Yes, One in life time to walk on the bare stone mountain which have slope 30-45 degree, for 1:30 hour from the parking to the beautiful arch = worth time in my life. Yes AT THE ARCHES NATIONAL PARK, UTAH.
Our dear friend Mr. Yorgasor said that :

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=19469.0

" Oh, and it's an absolutely lousy idea to go hiking at night in unfamiliar territory. You may think your eyes adjust and you can see everything just fine, but your depth perception is extremely limited. The trail to delicate arch is very difficult to follow over rocky ground, and I ended up getting to the arch the wrong way. It was so wrong, I almost didn't make it back. The area around that arch is very treacherous at night. I couldn't go back the way I came (the clouds covered the moon and I had even less light) making it very difficult to judge how steep things were and if I could really cross in a place or if I'd just slide down that deep bowl.

I was consigned to sleeping in a crevice in 30 degree to protect me from the harsh winds before I decided to look one more time for the real trail back and found it.

And whatever you do, don't try to take a picture of the arch from this southern side. Actually, this angle from either side is a horrible idea, especially at night."


Ha, Ha, Ha---- For me , the first 30 minutes with full pack of cameras gear on my back = the Lousy Idea for me, and I almost stop this trip , quit and go back to the car.
Enjoy.
Surapon

 

[surapon]

Ha, Ha, Ha---- For me , the first 30 minutes with full pack of cameras gear on my back = the Lousy Idea for me, and I almost stop this trip , quit and go back to the car.
Enjoy.
Surapon

 

[Click]

Beautiful series Mr Surapon.

I especially like this picture.

Well done Sir!

 

[surapon]

Another Photos
Enjoy.
Surapon

 

[surapon]

Beautiful series Mr Surapon.

I especially like this picture.

Well done Sir!

Thank you, Sir Dear My Friend, Mr. Click.
Your great words that make my days.
Surapon

 

[surapon]

Another set of Photos during walking with 8 mm. fish eye lens.
Enjoy

 

[Click]

Another Photos
Enjoy.
Surapon

Now that you have added some more. The last one (2091-3(2) ) gets my vote.

I love the composition.

Have a great weekend Sir!.

 

[RustyTheGeek]

I also get a kick out of the two shots where Surapon is in the picture in shadow silhouette with his cameras sticking out of the shadow and away from his front. Cool!

 

[yorgasor]

Haha, awesome surapon! The arch doesn't look nearly as treacherous during the day as it did during the middle of the night. You should try going back again with fewer cameras at night though, the stars are amazing out there!

 

[Cali_PH]

Nice shots Surapon, I had to stop and catch my breath a bunch of times myself on that hike. But it's well worth it!

Haha, awesome surapon! The arch doesn't look nearly as treacherous during the day as it did during the middle of the night. You should try going back again with fewer cameras at night though, the stars are amazing out there!

Well, his shots don't include the part right near the top where the trail narrows down to a few feet across, with a steep drop to one side...when I went that section was icy, I worried I'd see someone slip and go off the ledge!

 

[lion rock]

Surapon,
Lovely images!
Hope the harrowing experience with the night hike won't stop you from future excursions! Just bring a red filtered flash light (torch) to help you see, without spoiling the night vision too much.
Your M with a couple lenses should be good gear for photos.
-r

 

[Menace]

Beautiful series Mr Surapon.

I especially like this picture.

Well done Sir!

Thank you, Sir Dear My Friend, Mr. Click.
Your great words that make my days.
Surapon

Same here. I like the people in the shot as it provides a sheer scale of the structure. Well done Sir.

 

[2n10]

Great shots.

 

[NancyP]

Yes, Surapon - lugging 30# of gear up a slope is vile. I was thinking mildly rude thoughts hauling a mere 12 pounds of camera gear up a half-mile trail with 400 ft elevation. 30 pounds - I would have been cussing like a sailor. ;D

 

[Broadway53]

Walked in the rain hoping to get a shot - the heavens parted and a rainbow appeared. It was so beautiful the Japaneses tourists started to applaud.

 

[yorgasor]

Nice shots Surapon, I had to stop and catch my breath a bunch of times myself on that hike. But it's well worth it!

Haha, awesome surapon! The arch doesn't look nearly as treacherous during the day as it did during the middle of the night. You should try going back again with fewer cameras at night though, the stars are amazing out there!

Well, his shots don't include the part right near the top where the trail narrows down to a few feet across, with a steep drop to one side...when I went that section was icy, I worried I'd see someone slip and go off the ledge!

You're right. I finally found that trail after incorrectly ascending the arch along the archway. While navigating those icy steps in the dark, I was pretty happy I had my tripod to use as a walking stick. But after considering trying to descend again along the archway (pretty much impassible, I'm not quite sure how I got up that way still), it was a walk in the park

 

[Busted Knuckles]

Thank you so very much for sharing these wonderful images. I think these types of images from places where many will never travel make our world a little smaller, more intimate, and awe inspiring.

Again, thank you.

Mike

 

[surapon]

Thousand thanks to all of my dear friends and your great words.
Yes, I will be back may be, Yes, May be in the night time for Night time Photos or during the rain---Ha, Ha, Ha ,similar to our friends Mr. Yorgasor and Mr. Broadway 53.
BUT, I must have the Local Tour guide with me.
Glad that you like this Photos.
Surapon

 

[surapon]

Walked in the rain hoping to get a shot - the heavens parted and a rainbow appeared. It was so beautiful the Japaneses tourists started to applaud.

Wow, Wow, Wow, Dear Friend Mr. Broadway53
Perfected Timing to get this awesome picture----NO, No way that I will walk during the rain on this Bare stone of high peak mountain---Yes, I might be the 4Th. People to die at this Awesome The Delicate Arch mountain in past 10 years.
Have a great weekend, Sir.
Surapon

 

[surapon]

Nice shots Surapon, I had to stop and catch my breath a bunch of times myself on that hike. But it's well worth it!

Haha, awesome surapon! The arch doesn't look nearly as treacherous during the day as it did during the middle of the night. You should try going back again with fewer cameras at night though, the stars are amazing out there!

Well, his shots don't include the part right near the top where the trail narrows down to a few feet across, with a steep drop to one side...when I went that section was icy, I worried I'd see someone slip and go off the ledge!

You're right. I finally found that trail after incorrectly ascending the arch along the archway. While navigating those icy steps in the dark, I was pretty happy I had my tripod to use as a walking stick. But after considering trying to descend again along the archway (pretty much impassible, I'm not quite sure how I got up that way still), it was a walk in the park

Ha, Ha, Ha, Dear Friend Mr. yorgasor.
Yes, That are my tough journey at this Arches National Park, Although in the bright sun shine, Not In the dark like your trip---Salute to you, The Brave Photographer, and one of the Master Photographer too.
Have a great week end, Sir.
Surapon

PS, Here are the Photos of Narrow walk ways on 30-45 Degree Slope on Bare Stone the side of the tall mountain( 1.5 Hours Walking Distant from the parking), before go to the top plateau of the Delicate Arch monument.

PS-2, The SS-26 Picture is Crazy Me with 48 pounds Backpack on my back with 3 cameras and alot of lenses--Yes, I am crying in every steps after 30 miniutes from the parking, and almost throw the back pack away after the half way point----Ha, Ha, Ha---Next time Just my Dear EOS-M and 22 MM EF-M lens.